04:40 PM EDT, 09/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- IonQ ( IONQ ) said late Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Energy to develop quantum technologies in space.

The collaboration would show quantum networking and secure communications via Capella Space, expanding US quantum space capabilities, the company said.

IonQ ( IONQ ) said it will provide the design and execution of an orbital demonstration of quantum-secure communications using its satellite platform as part of the agreement.